Portuguese football was at the centre of global attention on Saturday night and for all the wrong reasons, with many around the world pointing at laughing atwhatwent on between Belenenses and Benfica while others shook their heads in disappointment.An outbreak of COVID-19 left Belenenses with just nine available players, two of those being goalkeepers, and they were made to take on the Lisbon giants.Así fue el primer gol del partido... a los 24 segundos"What is this?" Portugal and Manchester Ci credit: https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2021/11/28/61a36f0ae2704e5a958b45a4.html
Real Betis 0-0 Zenit St Petersburg (3-2 agg): Late VAR decision knocks Russian visitors outReal Betis went through thanks to their first-leg win in RussiaRussian side Zenit St Petersburg had a last-minute goal disallowed by the video assistant referee as they were knocked out of the Europa League by credit: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60512676
Roma fought back from 2-0 down to rescue a point against Verona on Saturday night in Serie A.Jose Mourinho manager and his players were looking to rediscover their best form after struggling in recent weeks, with a reported outburst from the Portuguesemanagerin their recent defeat to Inter Milan.AdR credit: https://www.eurosport.com/football/serie-a/2021-2022/roma-2-2-verona-manager-jose-mourinho-sent-off-as-roma-salvage-point-with-draw-at-home-against-veron_sto8808149/story.shtml
Senegal scraped past nine-man Cape Verde with a 2-0 win to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.After a quick start, Sadio Mane rattled the woodwork in the opening 60 seconds as he attempted to finish off a silky Senegal move.AdWith 20 minutes on the clock, Cape Verde were do credit: https://www.eurosport.com/football/africa-cup-of-nations/2022/senegal-v-cape-verde-follow-africa-cup-of-nations-live_sto8734220/story.shtml
Musa Barrow's goal 19 minutes from time gave Gambia a 1-0 win over Guinea to send the Scorpions to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.Chances were at a premium and when they did come, both Guinea and Gambia were guilty of wastefulness in a tight first half.AdGuinea began the second credit: https://www.eurosport.com/football/africa-cup-of-nations/2022/gambia-v-guinea-follow-africa-cup-of-nations-live_sto8734199/story.shtml
Kelty Hearts 1-0 St Johnstone: League 2 side stun Scottish Cup holders in extra timeBy Nick McPheatBBC ScotlandKallum Higginbotham's goal gave League 2 leaders Kelty Hearts victoryFourth tier Kelty Hearts pulled off a significant Scottish Cup shock by stunning struggling holders St Johnstone in the credit: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60005931
A late penalty from Musa Barrow saw Gambia rescue a point from their African Cup of Nations Group F game with Mali - the game finsihed 1-1.After wins in their first games, both teams now have four points and are well-placed ahead of their final respective group matches to make it through to theknock credit: https://www.eurosport.com/football/africa-cup-of-nations/2022/late-musa-barrow-penalty-sees-gambia-salvage-point-in-afcon-tie-with-mali-both-sides-well-placed-for_sto8714574/story.shtml